2016 HTG to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.7076 XAF

YEARLY LOW

8.9415 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.4327 XAF

2016 HTG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 10.7076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 8.9415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7661 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4193 to the December average rate of 9.3571, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.7076 was down 19.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.3521, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 53,538 XAF

2015 Average 58,509 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 44,707 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,830.56 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.5583

8.8906

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.6192, compared to 9.2462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6192

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.5625 XAF (High: 10.7076 / Low: 10.1451). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1397 XAF (High: 9.4372 / Low: 9.2974).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5625

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1397

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6200 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 10.4193) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.1251), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7058 (-14.07%).

2016 Avg (January) 10.4193

2015 Avg (January) 12.1251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.7076	10.1451	10.4193
February	10.1444	9.6701	9.7993
March	9.8090	9.3005	9.5308
April	9.3847	9.2069	9.3168
May	9.4502	9.1732	9.3246
June	9.4828	9.1814	9.3246
July	9.4372	9.2974	9.3862
August	9.2912	9.0283	9.1550
September	9.1510	8.9415	9.0296
October	9.3116	8.9774	9.1711
November	9.6106	9.1314	9.3782
December	9.4385	9.2384	9.3571